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FT09 LXJ

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,755 mi
Last recorded174,755 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 LXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 174,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2025 169,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 160,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 147,452 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 147,432 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexable brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

adise propshaft centre bearing slightly worn

Fail 20 Jul 2023 147,281 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 136,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 132,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 132,972 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

windscreen washers partially blocked

Pass 23 Oct 2020 127,817 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear metal brake pipes corroding in places

nearside & offside front brake ferules corroding on flexi pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,308 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 104,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,590 miles

front and rear lower suspension arm bushes worn and knock from fronts

n/s/front brake flexi hose ferrel corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,025 miles

Slight play in both front track rods

Small cracks in osr tyre valve

Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsf track rod slight play

osf track rod slight play

Fail 14 Apr 2015 78,983 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsf track rod slight play

osf track rod slight play

Fail 9 Apr 2015 78,966 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,994 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 74,994 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,697 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,367 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack ends slight play ns and os

Fail 23 Mar 2012 47,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack ends slight play ns and os

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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FT09 LXJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT09 LXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FT09 LXJ is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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